2022 Ürümqi fire
Deadly fire in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
2022 Ürümqi fire
The 2022 Ürümqi fire was a deadly fire that occurred on 24 November 2022 in a residential high-rise building in Ürümqi, the capital of the Xinjiang region in China. The fire resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured 9 others.
Background[edit | edit source]
Ürümqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwestern China. The region has been the focus of international attention due to the Xinjiang internment camps and the treatment of the Uyghur population. The city has a mix of ethnic groups, including Han Chinese, Uyghurs, and other minorities.
The Fire[edit | edit source]
The fire broke out in a high-rise residential building in the Tianshan District of Ürümqi. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire quickly spread through the building, trapping residents inside.
Casualties[edit | edit source]
The fire resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured 9 others. The victims were primarily residents of the building, including families with children.
Response[edit | edit source]
The fire department and emergency services responded to the scene, but the fire had already caused significant damage by the time they arrived. The incident has raised questions about fire safety regulations and emergency response protocols in high-rise buildings in China.
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
The Ürümqi fire has led to public outcry and calls for better fire safety measures in residential buildings. The incident has also drawn attention to the living conditions in high-rise buildings in urban areas of China.
See also[edit | edit source]
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